Good Friday, March 29
7p | Sanctuary
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This is a Tenebrae Service, meaning “darkness" or "shadows." We will venture through the Stations of the Cross extinguishing a candle for each of the 8 Gospel readings as we hear the story of the passion and death of Jesus.
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Easter Sunday, March 31
9:30a Prelude Music of Easter | 10a Worship
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Preacher | Rev. Dr. Ben Boswell
Sermon | "Answers We Never Imagined"
Celebrate the resurrection and new life with us. The triumphant sounds of children ringing Alleluia bells, celebratory music of Carolina Brass, organ, choir, and our special guests, Grammy award winning artists, Mark and Maggie O’ Connor! | Click here to learn more
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Annual Easter Morning Fundraising Breakfast for RAIN
Sunday, March 31 | 9a | Brick Patio (Rain Plan - Heaton Hall Foyer)
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Join us on the Patio on Easter morning for a simple breakfast before worship. Members of the AIDS Walk Team will be there accepting donations and signing up team members. | |
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Women’s History Month | Our Bodies, Our Choice, Our Voice
Why Women’s History Month Matters to Me
by Carrie Veal
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From Eve to Mariam, Rahab to Ruth, Elizabeth to Mary, the Bible is full of women whose stories have been told for generations. While some of them, many of them, have had their stories manipulated into tales of ill repute, their stories are more than one moment that was captured. | Click here to read the full article | |
Remembering Franchaska Quick | | |
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Our church community grieves the death of beloved member Franchaska Quick who we lost during Women’s History Month and two weeks before Transgender Day of Visibility. Franchaska was an active leader in our church who served on the Ministry of Justice and Outreach, volunteered in | Click here to read the full article | |
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Why You Should Come to the Alliance Gathering ’24!
Event Dates | April 12-14
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Have you ever wondered how other progressive churches are facing the struggle of decline in organized religion, the national volunteer crisis, or bouncing back after a global pandemic? Do you want to know what other progressive churches with “Baptist” in their name have done to overcome the negative associations people have with that word? | Click here to read the full article | |
It's the Final Week to Register! | |
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We Are "Seeking" This Lent
Devotional Booklet Available for Your Lenten Journey
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Children’s Ministry Spring Family Event
The Story of Holy Week Told by Our Children
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Our children put their learning and creativity together in a Myers Park Baptist Church movie premiere called the "Events of Holy Week." Directed and produced by our children's worship leader, Janice Davin, our actors all gave Oscar award winning performances. | |
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It's Time for Annual College Scholarships!
Application Deadline is Sunday, April 14
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We're excited to celebrate you during our annual youth Sunday Service on April 28, with a Spotlight on Seniors! Be sure to complete the very brief form so you can be recognized this year!
We also publish information on scholarships, including the 2024 MPBC annual scholarship.
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Mark Your Calendar for Our Next Hangout!
Monday, May 6 | 5p | Common Market South End
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In observance of the Easter holiday, we won't gather for Hangout on April 1. But we'll be back in May! So, mark your calendar for May 6 at 5p. All are invited to join us for this casual time to spend chatting with others over a drink and snacks. | Learn more on our website by clicking here | |
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NOTE | In observance of Holy Week, we will not meet this week
Wednesday Meditation with Rev. Dr. Ben Boswell
11:30a | Join us Wednesday, April 3 | Zoom
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Join Rev. Dr. Ben Boswell on Wednesdays and learn the necessary skills of stillness. As the world turns faster than ever, slowing down couldn’t be more important. Each Wednesday, we gather to quiet our minds and warm our hearts. There’s a spot waiting for you. We hope to see you there! | Click here to join the Zoom | |
HIGHLIGHTS & HOW TO GET INVOLVED | |
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED THIS WEEKEND!
Final Week of Room In The Inn (RITI)
Saturday, March 30 - Sunday, March 31
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New Interest Groups
- Circles of Elders
- Poet and Lovers of Poetry
- Grief Study Leadership Training
- Our Trespasses
- The Contemplative Life
Click here for more information.
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Save the Date
RAIN AIDS Walk
Saturday, May 18 | NOTE NEW LOCATION -Truist Field (baseball stadium)
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We celebrate with Rev. Carrie Veal who will be on sabbatical this summer and we offer our sincere gratitude to the Hunter family for their generous gift to our endowment that helps make sabbaticals possible for all our full-time staff members for every five years of service. | |
In Carrie’s absence, we are excited to welcome back two of our former seminary interns, who were ordained by MPBC, and who will be serving as Interim Associate Ministers this summer: Rev. Marina Luckhoo and Rev. Katie Suddeth. | Click here to read the full article | |
Financial Update - January 2024 | | |
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MPBC started 2024 on a positive note financially as January 2024 revenues exceeded budget ($114,091 vs. budget of $108,125). This was primarily driven by congregational generosity, specifically, non-pledge contributions totaled $27,799 vs. budget of $10,500. | Click here to read the full article | |
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Middle School Summer Camp at Massanetta Springs
June 25-28, 2024
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Who | Open to all rising 6th-9th graders
Theme | Keep Calm & Rejoice: The Lord is Near
Cost | $350 includes suite style lodging, linens, all meals, transportation, and all activities
Scholarships available | Just send a message to Rev. Tara. We want all interested youth to be able to participate.
Click here to learn more about camp.
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Schedule for This Week
More information about events can be found on our website and by scrolling down in this newsletter.
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Worship
Palm Sunday
March 24
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Sermon
“The Palestinian Crucifixion”
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Music Highlight
"Ride on King Jesus"
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In Need of Help?
We are here for you. The Ministry of Congregational Care provides care, support and encouragement to all members in times of joy, bereavement, illness, and crisis. Information about Health and Safety, Grief, as well as helpful resources are available on our website. Just search "In need of help?"
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The Alliance of Baptists, which began in 1987 as a prophetic voice in Baptist life, is our primary religious affiliation. Today, they have grown to be a justice movement and community of faith of about 4,500 individual members and 140 congregations knit together by love for one another and God, combining progressive inquiry, contemplative prayer and prophetic action to bring about justice and healing in a changing world. | |
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